Good Truck Stops

Broompilot · Feb 21, 2005

To my suprise in MA the little town of Chicopee MA, need a layover spot restaurant makes all of its own food in other words they do not buy pre-made. I was pleasantly suprised and welcomed back for dinner, although I only had breakfest and was dispatched before dinner time. One of the cleanest truck stops I have found (inside) food fairly priced very cheap for MA standards staff great no rookie I dont give a crap attitude in there so tip well.

Dreamer · Feb 21, 2005

Hey Broompilot,

What's the name of the place, and the location? Street or exit?

Thanks,

Dreamer

Tennesseahawk · Feb 21, 2005

Another really good truckstop is in Nashua, NH. They have the best freshly baked pastries. :9

kempers_gramp · Feb 22, 2005

There is a NEW Petro Truck Stop on I90E exit 41 on the New York Thruway.It's 3 months old, very clean, very friendly service, a DR. and chiropractor on site, a barber shop, cb shop, a lounge with computers and free internet access, a large game room, VERY CLEAN SHOWERS with "Full Sized Towels, & a 5 bay shop. If, and I emphasize IF, I ever come back to NY, this will be my stopping spot. I highly recommend this Petro.

Broompilot · Feb 22, 2005

Pride Travel Center I-90 Exit 6 at the end of I-291 AMBEST it has a 50s theme to it you will understand when you get there COOL if your into Muscle Cars.

Nashau, has two truck stops according to National Truck Stop Directory but niether has showers or food service. Can you give us more info on the Truck stop there.

barney · Feb 23, 2005

In Mass. try I 84 Exit 1, Sturbridge Isle Truck Stop. Country club atmosphere and good food. Fuel is too pricy, but we are talking New England. This one is a winner, check it out.

muleteam1 · Mar 31, 2005

That Chicopee stop was decent 10 years ago.Always the same.If you walk around to the rear of the building there have been some excellent food establishments in that building as well.Unfortunately none have made it there.A few years ago there was a good oriental buffet, they offered sea food as well as crab legs.They didn't make it but were great while they lasted..so-it-goes

muleteam1

simpleminded · May 22, 2005

i agree with the food of the chicopee TA... great!!!

Tennesseahawk · May 23, 2005

I'm not sure about the one in Nashua as it's been close to 8 years since I was there.

I've been to the 50's theme truckstop in Chicopee and the waitress there about freaked us out!!! She was WAYYYYYY too friendly! Food in my opinion was ok, but it's good as far as Mass goes. No parking fee helps too.

Tennesseahawk · May 28, 2005

We stopped at the Chicopee truckstop last night, once again. I know many like their 50's restaurant, but I feel like being contrary LOL. The food wasn't bad at all, but our waitress didn't seem like she wanted to wait.

First, I had to mention about the salad that came with my meal. Then my co-driver didn't get the bacon with his cheeseburger. And she gave him that "look" when he mentioned it. I told him not to eat it. Finally, she never offered to refill his coffee. She didn't earn the small tip I gave her.

The rest of the truckstop seems ok. We'll probably go there again as it's convenient.